Makoto Shiranui
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 9, 2020 – June 4, 2020
- Season
- Winter 2020
- Source
- Light novel
- Director
- Shin Matsuo
- Original creator
- Tomohiro Matsu
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 50/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic82%Heterosexual79%Butler79%Tsundere79%Urban Fantasy79%Henshin63%Maids60%Female Protagonist60%Male Protagonist60%Primarily Female Cast60%
TVFINISHED2020 WINTER5.0 / 10 AniList score
Hatena Illusion
はてな☆イリュージョン• Hatena☆Illusion
Synopsis
The series centers on Makoto Shiranui, a boy who travels to Tokyo seeking to become the apprentice of Mamoru Hoshisato, a world-famous magician and friend of his parents. Ever since he had watched a show by Mamoru and his wife Maive, he had dreamed of being a magician. Their daughter Kana (nicknamed Hatena) has been Makoto's friend since childhood. Even though Tokyo has had a rash of burglaries by a beautiful woman thief, Makoto can rest easy as long as Hatena is there. When he arrives at the Hoshisato residence, a haunted mansion, the family butler Jeeves and the maid Emma greet him, and he is reunited with Hatena, only to find out that they don't really get along now. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Hatena Illusion?
Hatena Illusion has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 50/100 — 11% of 4,656 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #96 most popular anime of 2020, and #26 most popular anime of Winter 2020 on AniList.
Of the 10.2K AniList users who started it, 27.6% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 5.4K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Romance, Supernatural — especially magic, heterosexual, butler, tsundere.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tomohiro Matsu
- Director
- Shin Matsuo
- Series composition
- Tatsuya Takahashi
- Character design
- Rui Nakano
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Magic Words” by Liyuu
Endings (1)
- ED1“Hikari-iro no Uta” by Aina Suzuki · eps 1-4, 6, 10
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Hatena Illusion
Hatena Illusion FAQ
How many episodes does Hatena Illusion have?
Hatena Illusion has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Hatena Illusion?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Hatena Illusion finished?
Yes. Hatena Illusion has finished airing — the final episode aired June 4, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of Hatena Illusion?
No sequel is listed for Hatena Illusion as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Hatena Illusion based on a light novel?
Yes. Hatena Illusion adapts the light novel by Tomohiro Matsu.
Who animated Hatena Illusion?
Hatena Illusion was animated by Children's Playground Entertainment and directed by Shin Matsuo.
Who sings the opening of Hatena Illusion?
The opening, "Magic Words", is performed by Liyuu.
Where can I watch Hatena Illusion?
Hatena Illusion is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.